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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Chris Ware caricature of Rhonda Rousey (TNS). Ronda Jean Rousey is an American mixed martial artist, judoka and actress.

Criticism of Ronda Rousey an unfair double standard

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2015

With one swift kick to the neck Saturday night, Ronda Rousey went from renowned role model to the Internet’s punching bag. A hailstorm of backlash and social media mudslinging hit UFC superstar Ronda...

Bobby Grier was the first African American football player to ever participate in the Sugar Bowl in 1956.  Photo courtesy of Pitt Media Relations

Heed history in response to Missouri protests

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 11, 2015

In the face of racial adversity, a football team stood up for justice. The players stood as one, risking missing a game in order to ensure a safe environment for all people. This scenario casts the 2015...

Chad Voytik has the moves to make it on Pitts Dance Team.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Change-up: five positional switches for Pitt to consider

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 10, 2015

On Saturday, the Pitt football team couldn’t pull off a monumental upset, falling to the loaded No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42-30 at Heinz Field. But even with the loss, the Panthers stumbled upon...

Crucial game Thursday a rare opportunity for Pitt students

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 28, 2015

For the first marquee home matchup in six years, Pitt football is the team with a bullseye on their back. The Panthers have suffered through mediocre season after mediocre season this decade. They sport...

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. (Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

Finding a team: Reasons to root for the remaining playoff rosters

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor October 20, 2015

It will probably be difficult for any Pirates fan to stay invested in the MLB playoffs now that the Buccos lost the Wild Card game for the second straight year — but before you change the channel on...

Narduzzi has lead Pitt into the top 25 college football teams of the NCAA.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

AP ranking a sign of things to come for Pitt football

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 19, 2015

The Chicago Cubs are in the playoffs. Donald Trump is running for president. And Pitt football is ranked in the AP poll. What a time to be alive. Following a win on Saturday at Georgia Tech, head coach...

Hoards of Pirates Fans crossed the Roberto Clemente Bridge to get to PNC Park.  Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Pirates’ season ends, optimism should endure

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 8, 2015

Before you look at the Pittsburgh Pirates’ season-ending loss to the Cubs Wednesday night, you have to look at who they lost first. Put the early playoff exit aside — before losing 4-0 at home in...

Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor walks past dejected Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson after Chancellor kept him from scoring in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/Seattle Times/TNS)

Following ‘Monday Night’ fiasco, rule changes in NFL necessary

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 8, 2015

Not many people like Bill Belichick — even Sports Illustrated said so. But there’s one thing Belichick has been pining for — and no, it’s not advanced spy equipment or discrete ball-deflation...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Fan impact overblown in MLB playoffs

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2015

As if Pirates fans didn’t already have enough reason to despise Cubs ace Jake Arrieta, his Twitter feed might provide more fodder. “Whatever helps keep your hope alive, just know, it doesn’t matter,”...

Jamie Dixon and the Panthers need to improve in recruiting to succeed in the ACC. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Dixon, Pitt basketball need to up recruiting game to compete in ACC

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer September 30, 2015

There was a time when Pitt basketball could compile northeastern-focused recruiting classes. Unfortunately for Jamie Dixon and the Panthers, that time has passed. For the majority of Dixon’s tenure...

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